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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,651.51, 1,299,782.31 and 597,731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,651.51, 1,299,782.31 and 597,731.97 is: 895,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,651.51 : 1,299,782.31 = 597,731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,651.51/1,299,782.31 = 597,731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,651.51x = 1,299,782.31 × 597,731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,651.51x = 776,921,440,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,921,440,727.45/867,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,430.29

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